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The Billionaire's Triplets
Mia Caldwell - 2016
A passionate fling At a conference in Switzerland, business analyst Lissa Edwards and billionaire Julio Torres can’t resist each other. Their overwhelming chemistry makes them wonder if something more is possible ... so when Julio is called away on urgent business, he promises to contact Lissa. A shocking surprise Lissa is saddened when she never hears from Julio again, but she does her best to move on with her life -- until she learns she’s pregnant. With triplets. Reaching Julio is no longer optional … but despite repeated attempts, she’s unable to contact him to tell him he’s a father. A deepening mystery Julio can’t forget the brilliant, fiery woman he met in Switzerland. Why has she never responded to any of his messages? When one of his business ventures needs Lissa’s skills, Julio flies to New York, determined to press his case. Neither one is prepared for what they discover. Can Lissa and Julio start over and build a life together, or is it too late? The Billionaire's Triplets is a standalone BWWM romance with no cliffhangers and an HEA.
Alpha Turned
K.B. Alan - 2009
The normal life she’s made for herself is only upset once a month when the moon calls to her and she has an uncontrollable urge to turn furry and chase small creatures. And she doesn’t need a man for that. Until she finally meets another werewolf, this one a gorgeous, sexy guy who is determined to change her mind about one furry man in particular–him. No, some men are very, very good… The minute Zach scents Hillary he knows she’s the mate he’s been searching for. Though both the wolf and the man are itching to claim her, first he has to convince her that he’s one of the good guys, and that there are certain benefits to being an alpha werewolf. And there’s no better way of making Hillary see that, than giving her himself—body, mind, and soul. Please note: This book was previously released by another publisher. Only minor editing changes have been made. Alpha Turned can be read by itself. It is not necessary to read the series to enjoy this book. Wolf Appeal Series: Book 1 - Alpha Turned Book 2 - Challenge Accepted Book 3 - Going Deeper
Hike, Hike, Baby
Xavier Neal - 2019
Yasmine Pause, take a breath, and glisten... That's the better way to phrase Yasmine Brown sweating to death on her first hike, which is, obviously her punishment for being too cheap or too stubborn to buy the outdoor-loving woman she calls her best friend a stupid gift. Most people are willing to accept her famous baked desserts as the perfect present. After all, she is an internationally renowned pastry chef. Unfortunately, that trick doesn't work when your best friend is also your employee. One little trek to make the birthday brat happy won't kill her, right? Sutton Halt, take a sip, oh no, she's slippin'... One minute Sutton Thisleton is having a drink, and the next he's helping the most gorgeous woman he's ever crossed paths with out of the small hole she fell into. Most people wouldn't see this as the right opportunity to grab a date. They also wouldn't wander from city to city because the wind seemed to shift them another direction one random afternoon. Good thing he's never been most people. One assisted hop back to the vixen's vehicle won't completely change his life, right? What will happen when these two opposite worlds continuously collide? Will they find a way to create a sweet, long lasting treat together, or will it end with one of them being told to take a permanent hike?
The Devil Who Would Be King
Betty Banks - 2019
Scar: I’m known as the Prince with the scar. The bad boy royal. You know, the one serving life for murder. Until my parents, the King and Queen of Genvora, are killed. And now they have no choice but to set me free. I’m the devil who’s about to become King. But before I take the throne, I have some business to attend to. And I feel like taking my hot PR manager along for the ride. Although— there’s something not quite right about her. She doesn’t flinch when I kidnap her. She doesn’t blink when my bullet skims her cheek. No, I don’t trust her at all. And I’m obsessed with finding out why. The Devil Who Would Be King is a (very, very) dark interracial romance. First in the Power Couples series. Be prepared for a jaw-dropping cliffhanger!
Taken by the Mob: An Obsessed Alpha Male Romance (Rossi Brothers #2)
Autumn Reign - 2020
He was my definition of sexy with his wide shoulders and built body that wasn't hidden even underneath the dark, tailored suit that he wore.NicoAnother knock drew my attention to the door and I froze. In the doorway stood a curvy blonde with bright blue eyes. She smiled with soft lips and tucked a loose strand of hair behind her ear. The top she wore strained over a pair of luscious breasts that peeked out of the top. Everything about her was perfect.I didn't have a lot of rules in my life. Growing up, I'd never been given a ton except be loyal to the family and keep the business going. There was one rule I had developed for myself though. Never sleep with an employee and definitely don't date them.I guess that’s about to change.This is steamy, insta love, alpha male, HEA short story intended for audiences over 18.
In Too Deep
Yvonne Bennett - 2019
Yet when it comes to love, she's a fool for her neglectful, drug dealing boyfriend, Freddie. When Freddie messes around with the wrong Drug Lord, Bobbie is taken by the notoriously abusive Agostino Carmine. He's man she couldn't stand for the life of her. Agostino on the other hand is quite infatuated with her. Bobbie figures to get on his good side, she has to pretend to adore him and follow his strict rules. She never expected her dangerous game to land her in too deep. ***PLEASE NOTE: This book has triggers and abusive moments****
Maid for the Irish Mafia Man
Flora Ferrari - 2020
Jack Doyle. ‘Don’t look him in the eyes and don’t stop working,’ those are her instructions. Something which comes easy to this shy young girl, who spends her whole life looking down instead of up. But once Jack Doyle’s eyes meet hers, this older man’s desire for her young innocence is uncontrollable. It’s as though destiny has thrown them together, to prevent each of them from being torn apart by their own lives. The man of her dreams, lifting her head up and never letting go. Claiming her as his own, forever and ever… *Maid For The Irish Mafia Man is a SHORT, standalone romance with an HEA, no cheating, and no cliffhanger.
The Devil's Beating His Wife
Siobhán Béabhar - 2015
But he's already dead. Ever since we were kids and my mama washed his family's dirty clothes, cooked their every meal, and consoled his finicky mother, I have hated how much power his white family held over mine. As a newly commissioned Army officer, he stood by and watched his brother and friends tie a noose around my brother's neck, string him up, and hang him until his legs stopped swaying.He pledged to protect, honor, and cherish me; instead, when he returned from the War, he ended up stalking, terrorizing, and killing me when I did not return his affections. The decorated hero then turned the gun on himself and ended his life while he cradled my dead body. Through his selfishness, he resigned us to a never-ending purgatory, stuck between the Living and the Dead. As the troubles of the living seep into our unearthly world, I am obliged to find justice for my brother, myself, and those around me. And that means making my murderer my one and only ally.
The Beast
palepinkferriswheel - 2016
To the world he was a beast but for her he would do anythingHe could have the world but all he wanted was herThey say the things we want most are the things we can't haveFor she was so afraid of him that even the thought of him could have her running for the hillsLittle did she know that she was the only one who didn't have to be afraid of him
Zeus
Crystal Dawn - 2014
They’ve been imprisoned by Origin, the company that created them, all their lives, but now they have a chance to be free. She leads the team that has come to free them. She and her team always come in first and leave first on every the mission, which is a good thing because she is drawn to the gorgeous god. She needs to leave to get on with her life and the career she loves. She doesn’t want to settle down, he is unwilling to settle for anything less. When they are thrown together fighting Origin and secrets are revealed, will it bring them closer together or place insurmountable obstacles in their path? Note: graphic sex and is for adult readers only.
Restoring Hope
C.P. Smith - 2014
Determined not to make the same mistakes with his son he made with his daughter, Nic Beuve is single-minded . . . until Hope walks into his life. Hope Delaney, a woman with a past that almost broke her, tries to keep people at bay for their own protection. Fortunately for her, no one listens when she says she wants to be alone. Burning desire, a deep need to protect, and a woman who looks like an angel break down Nic's defenses until he can’t ignore them any longer. He wants Hope and what Nic wants . . .
Shiver
Suzanne Wright - 2018
Instead, she has a mother who lives in her head, a stepfather who’s on death row, and the stigma that comes with being the child of an extramarital affair. Writing has always been her escape. Knowing the reception her books receive will be tainted by her personal life, Kensey secretly writes under a penname when she’s not working part-time at her godmother’s bar. Her world might not be exciting, but she likes it exactly as it is. When she meets alarmingly compelling businessman Blake Mercier, the snap of attraction is instant. She doesn’t like it. Doesn’t want to be drawn to this man who is blatantly dangerous, carries dark secrets, and lives life by his own rules. Neither of them make a great first impression on the other, so she’s more than surprised when he begins to pursue her with a single-minded focus that is unsettling, thrilling, and infuriating. Her gut tells her to keep her distance, but Blake won’t let her run. Won’t give her space. There’s another person who won’t give her space. Someone who has discovered the secret of her penname and who seems intent on taunting her. And as Kensey struggles to identify her persecutor, Blake is by her side, determined to keep her safe … because Blake Mercier always holds tight to what’s his. Always.
El Malo
K. Webster - 2018
Evil. Twisted. Psychopathic. A cruel madman with a killer smile. And he is my boss. My duty is to blend in, clean his home, and not make a peep. I’ve done my job well for years. Imbedded myself so deep in his world, he’s never going to get me out. But I am this king’s worst nightmare. Bad men like him took everything away from me. I will never forget. He will pay for the sins of many. I’ll just bide my time—watching, waiting, calculating—until the time is right. When I strike, he won’t know what hit him. The monster who rules Mexico with an iron fist may not bow to anyone… But I’m not just anyone. He will bow to me.
Good Time Doctor
Penny Wylder - 2019
That's what the number on the wall said. Why did I dial it? I blame two things-- the cheap raspberry cocktails at the hotel bar... And the fact I'd signed my divorce papers an hour ago. When he answered the phone, his voice was like silky caramel. If his tongue could make such nice sounds, I knew he could make my toes curl. Then he showed up at my hotel room. All muscle. All filth. And I knew I was done for. But every good time has a price. It's too bad I didn't know the cost of this one. This book contains my hottest hero yet! He's a brutally handsome doctor that knows how to make the woman he loves feel sooooo good. Ready to get a BIG dose of romance?